Paramount Pictures is making its film Selma widely available for streaming at no cost. According to the studio, “We hope this small gesture will encourage people throughout the country to examine our nation’s history and reflect on the ways that racial injustice has infected our society. The key message of the film is the importance of equality, dignity and justice for all people. Clearly, that … [Read more...] about Paramount Pictures Streams ‘Selma’ For Free in June
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Juneteenth 2020: #TheBounceBackRDU — a virtual storytelling event
To commemorate the resilient spirit of African Americans and to celebrate Juneteenth, #TheBounceBackRDU, a virtual storytelling event, will stream live on YouTube and Facebook, 7 pm, Friday, June 19, 2020. #TheBounceBackRDU features eight African Americans sharing stories about a time they fell down but didn’t stay down - they bounced back. The series is produced by Alexus Rhone, founder of … [Read more...] about Juneteenth 2020: #TheBounceBackRDU — a virtual storytelling event
Virtual concerts with Chatham County Council on Aging
Chatham County Council on Aging is presenting Listen & Learn-a-Thon, an online variety show, on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature local artists, performers, speakers, writers, personalities and more. Some of the performers and participants include: Chatham Rabbits Chatham County Line Krall Daddy & Olde Uncle Edd Dr. Lulu Boykin Mustard … [Read more...] about Virtual concerts with Chatham County Council on Aging
Series of interviews — What to Do: Responding to Racism
Raleigh native Marshall Sandman, host of the Instagram Live interview series, “Spilling the Quarantea" (@spillingthequarantea), has launched What to Do: Responding to Racism. "What to Do: Responding to Racism," starting today, June 5th, through Thursday, June 11th, features a week of informative interviews on Spilling the Quarantea with Black people, indigenous people, and people of … [Read more...] about Series of interviews — What to Do: Responding to Racism
Watch Synchronous Fireflies from Great Smoky Mountains — from home
Every year in late May or early June, synchronous fireflies (scientific name: Photinus carolinus) put on a show in the Great Smoky Mountains, most specifically in Elkmont Campground in Tennessee, drawing a crowd from around the world. These are no ordinary fireflies, and this is not an ordinary crowd. Synchronous fireflies are different because they flash their lights in unison, creating a … [Read more...] about Watch Synchronous Fireflies from Great Smoky Mountains — from home
World’s biggest film festivals unite for 10-day free streaming event
The biggest film festivals in the world are not able to take place in person this year. Instead, they are uniting for a 10-day streaming event called We Are One, which will take place on YouTube. The films will be FREE to watch, but viewers can donate to a solidarity response fund. This is a first--a global film festival that will truly reach the world. The films will be shown … [Read more...] about World’s biggest film festivals unite for 10-day free streaming event
Bandsintown announces free virtual concert, Outskirts, on Memorial Day, featuring Mary Gauthier, more
Bandsintown is presenting a virtual concert on Memorial Day, Outskirts. It will take place Monday, May 25th, 2020, at 2 p.m., and will stream on Live.Bandsintown.Com. The concert is hosted by Wild Ponies, and features: The concert will stream for free, but make sure to look for the "tip jar!" The headliner is Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier, who will perform … [Read more...] about Bandsintown announces free virtual concert, Outskirts, on Memorial Day, featuring Mary Gauthier, more
President Obama to give nationwide commencement speech to the Class of 2020 at Graduate Together broadcast
Graduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020 is a one-hour primetime special that will air on ABC, CBS, FOX, NC, on Saturday, May 16th, 2020, at 8 p.m. It will also stream on multiple online platforms. This program, powered by XQ, in partnership with The Lebron James Family Foundation and The Entertainment Industry Foundation, is a tribute to the more than 3 million high school seniors, … [Read more...] about President Obama to give nationwide commencement speech to the Class of 2020 at Graduate Together broadcast
No Filter Virtual Coffee Fest: demos, coffee classes, giveaways and more
Oatly is sponsoring the No Filter Virtual Coffee Fest, an event that takes place on Instagram Live from May 12th to 16th, 2020. Coffee pros from all over the southeast will be slinging espresso, getting geeky with brewing, experimenting with coffee cocktails, talking about their craft and their industry, and more. The Instagram Live sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about No Filter Virtual Coffee Fest: demos, coffee classes, giveaways and more
Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The story time event begins on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, and is scheduled for the next 10 weeks, through June 4th. The events will take place through Facebook Live. You can see the schedule and watch Dolly’s video announcement on Facebook as well. Dolly will read … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
